Betis use the break to get players back for Osasuna clash | OneFootball

Real Betis have returned to training to prepare for the October 11 match against Osasuna. The Chilean coach is awaiting updates from the verdiblancos’ treatment room.

Pellegrini keeping an eye on Ruibal and Bartra’s progress

Real Betis have returned to training at their sports complex after the friendly against Ceuta, which was due to be played this Thursday at La Cartuja, was called off. With the friendly now crossed off the schedule, the verdiblanco side are now focusing on preparing for the next league matchday, which will be played on October 11 against Osasuna. That gives Pellegrini some breathing room to work and recover several players who have been dealing with physical issues.

One of the big question marks remains Aitor Ruibal, who did not take part in Thursday’s session. The Catalan player trained partially with the group on Monday, although he is still following a specific plan to complete his recovery. Ruibal is still dealing with an injury suffered on May 9, in matchday 35 of the 2025–26 season, which forced him to undergo surgery for an arthroscopy on the lateral meniscus of his right knee.

Bartra hopes to return after the break

Marc Bartra is another key name in the verdiblancos’ treatment room. The defender is also following an individualized training program, and the coaching staff’s goal is for him to return after the international break. If the expected timeline is met, the defender would be available for the match against Osasuna, news that would give Pellegrini another option in defense.

Antony and Héctor Bellerín, meanwhile, have been doing load-management work in the gym. Both players have logged a lot of minutes since the start of the season, and the coaching staff have decided to manage their workload. In addition, the training session led by Pellegrini has been marked by the many absences of players away with their national teams: Manu González, Valentín Gómez, Fran García, Junior Firpo, Álvaro Fidalgo, Facundo Bernal, José Antonio Morante, Ez Abde and Troy Parrott. In other words, it is a situation that is affecting the Chilean coach’s day-to-day work at the moment.

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